Best Skimmer for 75 Gallon

kyl · #1 12-13-2016, 08:42 PM

I have the Icecap K-120 on my 65 +20L sump. It's pulling out dark skim at about 7 1/2" water height with 5 fish and I'd say higher than average feeding.

Very quiet, pulls about ~49w and has a small-ish footprint as well if that matters. I've never used another non-nano skimmer, so I can't comment on alternatives. I've been happy with the purchase, construction quality is good.

DKoKoMan · #2 12-14-2016, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by kyl

I have the Icecap K-120 on my 65 +20L sump. It's pulling out dark skim at about 7 1/2" water height with 5 fish and I'd say higher than average feeding.

Very quiet, pulls about ~49w and has a small-ish footprint as well if that matters. I've never used another non-nano skimmer, so I can't comment on alternatives. I've been happy with the purchase, construction quality is good.

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like it is working well for you. My tank isn't much bigger so it should work the same. I was looking at the IceCap K-120 specs and it states it will handle a light bio load for 120 gallons. Noise is a pretty big deal to me as well, so it sounds like it doesn't run to loud.

Kyl how is the adjustments on the skimmer? How was the break in period?

kyl · #3 12-14-2016, 02:47 AM

It's adjusted about 3/4 closed, and I'm not sure on the break in period as it was in the sump running while the tank was cycling. Soon as the bio load kicked up it was producing skimmate. Judging by the RC thread, it isn't too long for others.

DKoKoMan · #4 12-14-2016, 05:34 AM

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Originally Posted by kyl

It's adjusted about 3/4 closed, and I'm not sure on the break in period as it was in the sump running while the tank was cycling. Soon as the bio load kicked up it was producing skimmate. Judging by the RC thread, it isn't too long for others.

Do you happen to have the link on RC?

kyl · #5 12-14-2016, 06:21 AM

Was linked earlier, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...cecap+skimmers

DKoKoMan · #6 12-14-2016, 06:33 AM

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Originally Posted by kyl

Was linked earlier, http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...cecap+skimmers

Thanks!

Aqua-Digital · #7 12-14-2016, 07:59 PM

Worth Looking at the Bubble Magus A5 Dc skimmer, amazing price with a 2 year warranty silent DC pump. Available in Canada and serviced if required ever in Canada